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On Air Today: Reporter Ben Rappaport Discusses a Recent Article on VinFast

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 24, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed a recent article he helped write for Hunterbrook called “What’s Going On With Vinfast?” He talked about the challenges, struggles, and delays the electric vehicle manufacturer has experienced in rolling out their vehicles in the U.S. He also talked about delays and challenges in the construction of the VinFast plant near Moncure, and more.

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On Air Today: Kramer Reeves of the Trailheads on the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Kramer Reeves, a member of the Trailheads Running Group and one of the organizers of the 16th Annual Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 22. He discussed the race, coming up on April 28. He discussed the history of the run, Carolina North Forest, and how all the funds go toward maintenance of the forest.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks UNC Sports

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 19, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. He discussed Diamond Heels Baseball, which has lost back to back walk-off games, but remain atop the ACC. He also discussed transfer portal and roster-overhaul news for both the UNC men’s and women’s basketball teams. He also previewed the UNC spring football game, featuring a battle for the starting quarterback spot for next season. He also talked about other UNC sports wrapping up their seasons, and more.

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On Air Today: Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 18. She discussed the process for opening the new Southern Branch of the Orange County Library when the 203 S. Greensboro project later this year in Carrboro. She talked about the process of getting the materials, including books for the library. She also talked about the input the library was able to give in the design of their future space, and how it will be unique to the library. She discussed staffing of the new library, expected timelines, and more.

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Wonderful Water: Monica Dodson on New PFAS Standards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Town Square, Wonderful Water

OWASA’s Water Supply and Treatment Manager Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the new EPA limits on PFAS in drinking water, and what that means for OWASA and OWASA’s customers. She talked about how they currently treat drinking water for PFAS, what steps they will take going forward, and more.

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On Air Today: Brad Freeman, Yvonne Lue, and Whopper From PetPalsNC

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 17, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Executive Director of PetPalsNC Brad Freeman and PPNC Board Member and Certified Therapy Dog Handler Yvonne Lue and Therapy Dog Whopper spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. They discussed their organization’s purpose, which is to provide free therapy dog services to schools. They also previewed a fundraiser coming up on April 21st at Cptain John’s Dockside Restaurant in Chapel Hill.

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On Air Today: Ackland Presents Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2024

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 16, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Associate Curator for Contemporary Art and Special Projects at the Ackland Art Museum Lauren Turner and UNC-Chapel Hill 2024 MFA Graduates in Studio Art Mark Anthony Brown Jr. and Matthew Troyer joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. They discussed Thursday’s Opening Reception: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2024. Brown and Troyer discussed their work and what it means to have it shown in museums like the Ackland. They also discussed the work of two other MFA graduates also showing at the reception, and more.

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On Air Today: Germany’s Special Envoy and State Secretary for International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 15, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Germany’s Special Envoy and State Secretary for International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 15. She discussed potential opportunities for collaboration on climate issues between the nation of Germany and U.S. States in the southeast. She talked specifically about opportunities in North Carolina, and some practices that Germany incorporates that could work in the U.S. She also talked about the importance of policy solutions to some of the problems presented by the climate crisis, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 15, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 15. She discussed the top three stories on WCHLChapelboro social media this week. Those stories included a UNC Media Hub story on license plate readers being installed on campus at UNC, and basketball players Seth Tremble and Deja Kelly entering the transfer portal. She also talked about Ben & Jerry’s free cone day, and more.

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On Air Today: New Vice Dean of UNC’s School of Social Work Robert L. Hawkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

New Vice Dean of UNC’s School of Social Work Robert Hawkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 11. He discussed his background and the path that led him to this role. He also discussed the broader importance of social work in our society, and how the School of Social works addresses those needs. He also discussed his own research, his timetable for starting in Chapel Hill, and much more.

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